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30-year mortgage6.49%▼ -0.23 pts15-year mortgage5.82%▼ -0.04 pts10-year Treasury4.58%▲ +0.15 ptsMortgage spread1.91 pts▼ -0.38 ptsMedian list price$430k▼ -2.5%List $/sqft$228▼ -2.1%Days on market53 +0 daysActive listings1.1M▲ +1.9%New listings463k▲ +2.4%Pending sales506k▲ +4.9%Housing starts1.18M▼ -8.7%Building permits1.41M▼ -0.4%New-home sales580k▼ -6.8%Existing-home sales4.09M▲ +2.8%Months of supply10.3▲ +0.6 moMortgage delinquency1.89%▲ +0.12 pts

as of Jul 2026

Buyer-Agent Compensation After the Commission Changes: What Sellers Can Still Do

July 16, 2026June 29, 2026

Buyer-agent compensation concept with agreement folders, house model, keys, and scale.

Sellers can still fund buyer-agent compensation after the commission changes — just not through the MLS. Here are the options.

Open Houses After Buyer Agreement Changes: What Buyers and Agents Should Know

July 16, 2026June 29, 2026

Open house buyer agreement concept with modern entryway, sign-in folder, and keys.

Visiting an open house does not require signing a buyer agreement. What the new rules actually say for buyers and agents.

Buyer Agency Agreements in 2026: What Buyers, Sellers and Agents Need to Know After the Commission Changes

July 16, 2026June 26, 2026

Buyer agency agreement concept with blank contract, house model, and keys.

Buyer agency agreements are now central to home shopping. Here’s what buyers, sellers and agents should know after commission changes.